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STATEMENT OF WORK

Painting Specified Park Buildings

CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK

100 National Park Rd Hopkins, SC 29061

10/20/2020

Background Congaree National Park exists to protect the largest expanse of Old Growth Bottomland Hardwood Forests in the Southeastern United States and serves over 150,000 visitors annually. The park was originally created as a National Monument in 1976 and converted into a National Park in 2001. All the buildings in the park were built during one of those 2 eras and still serve the park visitors and staff today.

Scope This project is for recoating, either with paint or stain, the exterior of eight (8) park buildings all located in the main park area at 100 National Park Rd in Hopkins SC. The buildings range in size from a 20,000 sf Visitor Center to a 150 sf Well house with exterior envelopes consisting of wood and masonry. Work will include some repair work, washing, prepping, and painting or staining in kind with existing coating type and color. More specific detail for each building are below.

Item 010 Harry Hampton Visitor Center & Park Headquarters Building The Harry Hampton Visitor Center and Headquarters Building, from here on referred to as HHVC, has eight (8) exterior sides including a partially enclosed breezeway with an estimated 50,000 sf of wooden exterior surface area. Work will include minor to moderate wood repair or replacement as necessary.

Assume 5 % - 10%. Rotted or broken siding will be replaced or repaired with “in-kind” material. Any replacement of siding, or trim will be brought to an existing original corner or seam to mimic the original construction. The exterior envelope, excluding the roof, will be washed and prepped for stain and a new coat of stain will be applied.

Item 020 Facilities Maintenance Building The Facilities Maintenance Building, from here on referred to as FMB, is a masonry block building with wooden trim. The exterior envelope is estimated at 3,500 sf. Work will include minor wood repair or replacement as necessary. Assume 0 % - 5%. Rotted or broken trim will be replaced or repaired with “in-kind” material. Any replacements will be brought to an existing original corner or seam to mimic the original construction. The exterior envelope, excluding the roof, will be washed and all painted surfaces will be prepped for paint and a new coat of paint will be applied.

Item 030 Fire Suppression Building The Fire Suppression Building exterior is estimated at 600 sf of wood surface area. Work will include minor wood repair or replacement as necessary. Assume 0 % - 5%. Rotted or broken trim will be replaced or repaired with “in-kind” material. Any replacements will be brought to an existing original corner or seam to mimic the original construction. The exterior envelope, excluding the roof, will be washed and all painted surfaces will be prepped for paint and a new coat of paint will be applied.

Item 040 Learning Center and Dormitory The learning Center and Dormitory, from here on referred to as LC, is a three-section building consisting of a square at one end and an octagon at the opposite end connected by a rectangular middle section which includes a screened in porch. An estimated 15,000 sf of exterior surface is all wood sided. Work will include minor to moderate wood repair or replacement as necessary. Assume 2 % - 7%. Rotted or broken siding will be replaced or repaired with “in-kind” material. Any replacement of siding, or trim will be brought to an existing original corner or seam to mimic the original construction. The exterior envelope, excluding the roof, will be washed and prepped for paint and a new coat of paint will be applied.

Item 050 Comfort Station The Comfort Station is a wood sided building with an estimated exterior envelope of 1,800 sf. Work will include minor to moderate wood repair or replacement as necessary. Assume 5 % - 10%. Rotted or broken siding will be replaced or repaired with “in-kind” material. Any replacement of siding, or trim will be brought to an existing original corner or seam to mimic the original construction. The exterior envelope, excluding the roof, will be washed and prepped for paint and a new coat of paint will be applied.

Item 060 Learning Center Annex The Learning Center Annex, from here on referred to as LC Annex, is a small painted masonry block building with an estimated exterior surface area of 600 sf. Work will include repairs to cracked or damaged masonry, washing, prepping and painting the exterior of the building.

Item 070 LC Well House The LC well house is a masonry block building with wood trim. The exterior surface area is estimated at 320 sf. Work will include repairs to cracked or damaged masonry, washing the exterior of the building, and prepping and painting any painted surfaces.

Item 080 HHVC Well House The HHVC Well House is a wood structure with an estimated exterior surface area of 500 sf. Work will include minor to moderate wood repair or replacement as necessary. Assume 5 % - 10%. Rotted or broken siding will be replaced or repaired with “in-kind” material. Any replacement of siding, or trim will be brought to an existing original corner or seam to mimic the original construction. The exterior envelope, excluding the roof, will be washed and prepped for stain and a new coat of stain will be applied.

PMIS 175221

Project Title: Paint Exterior of Specified CONG Park Buildings 2021

The contractor shall minimize disturbance to the site to the greatest extent possible unless directed otherwise.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment required to complete this work.

All work performed under this contract shall be done in accordance with applicable local, State, and Federal codes, bylaws and ordinances in effect at the time of this work.

Measurements Estimated dimensions and quantities are provided as a guide only. The contractor is responsible for verifying all measurements and dimensions. The contractor shall take all measurements for quantities of materials and note existing conditions for the installation of new work. All ancillary work, cutting and /or removal of existing work necessary for the installation of new work shall be done as required as part of this contract.

Site Examination It is the responsibility of the Contractor to examine the work site to confirm existing conditions and required quantities prior to submitting a proposal on this project. The Contractor may arrange a site visit by contacting the Contracting Officer (COR) between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on non-holiday weekdays. Telephone 803-647-3969.

Utilities and Services The Contractor shall provide and maintain sanitary facilities for workers.

Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, repair utility at no additional expense to the Government. Notify Contracting Officer and utility companies of proposed locations and times for excavation. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, repair utility. An equitable adjustment will be made in accordance with the Changes clause of the contract.

Water Service: Water from existing water system is available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations without any additional permit costs.

Electric Power Service: Electric power from existing system is normally available for use during construction without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations without any additional permit costs.

Arrange with utility company and government for time when service can be interrupted, if necessary, to make connections for temporary services. If electric power is not available, contractor shall provide temporary power at no additional cost to the contract for project use.

Permits and Approvals The Contractor is responsible for contacting Dig Safe (#811) or other approved utility marking entity for pre-marking of all underground utility locations within project area prior to any ground disturbance.

Prior to commencement of any on-site work, provide Contracting Officer with copies of proof of pre-marking from utility marking entity.

Contractor shall obtain all required permits for the performance of the work specified in Contract Documents at no additional cost to the contract.

Submittals and Deliverables The Contractor shall submit any paint or stain colors and types to the COR for approval prior to application.

Contractor shall submit safety plan that complies with OSHA standards within 3 business days after award.

Contractor shall submit a traffic safety management plan that addresses public and contractor parking, vehicular circulation, pedestrian circulation, laydown, moving of materials and equipment within 3 business days after award.

Contractor shall submit an environmental protection plan that addresses protection of existing landscape elements, including lawn areas, trees and shrubs within 3 business days after award.

Contractor shall propose location of laydown and stockpile area for NPS approval. Laydown and stockpile shall be confined to any existing paved areas only.

Contractor shall provide detailed proposed project design, layout, and schedule prior to commencing any work on site.

Product Data: provide manufacturers' literature on characteristics of materials, maintenance, parts list and warranties. Submit only pages which are pertinent. Mark each copy to identify pertinent products referenced to the specifications. Provide manufacturers’ literature, drawings, and technical data sufficient to fully define the material and to demonstrate full compliance with the contract specifications.

Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Include special precautions from manufacturer.

Drawings: submit drawings as appropriate.

Materials: submit representative samples of all materials to be used in sizes adequate to define the purpose of the material and determine its suitability.

Manufacturer's certificate: certify that products meet or exceed specified requirements.

Perform the work of this contract.

Upon completion of project, submit as-builts in electronic form suitable to Park.

Safety and Environmental Protection Requirement Maintain project area in a neat, orderly and safe condition at all times. All work areas shall be made secure and safe after hours, on weekends and holidays.

All debris and removed material are the property of the contractor and shall be recycled or legally disposed of in a manner that is consistent with local and state regulations. All waste, trash and debris generated as part of this project must be secured from wind and rodent action.

Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during construction. Contractor shall provide and maintain suitable fire protection equipment. Protection Equipment Required: Furnish a minimum of one UL Class 2A, 2-1/2-gallon water type stored pressure extinguisher, and one UL Class 10, Type I, 15-pound A: B: C carbon dioxide extinguisher at each work site.

No radios or smoking (including vaping) will be allowed on the job site. Confined space entry fall protection and hardhat use will conform to safety rules and regulations.

The Contractor is responsible for securing the site and his work. During the execution of this contract, the Contractor shall conform to the rules and regulations as set forth by OSHA Safety and Health Standards. The Contractor shall provide barriers, temporary fencing, signage, etc. wherever work could cause injury to workers or visitors, and ensure that ladders, scaffolding and equipment are secured from public access during off-hours.

The Contractor shall provide and maintain environmental protection during the life of the Contract to control pollution or to correct conditions that develop during construction.

Equipment shall not be allowed to operate outside the limits of work or to disturb existing vegetation.

Construction equipment shall be kept in good repair, without leaks of hydraulic or lubricating fluids.

Contractor must visually inspect all equipment prior to commencing work every day and at the mid-point in the workday for leaks. If such leaks or drips do occur, they shall be cleaned up immediately.

Confine equipment maintenance to one location. Control runoff in this area to prevent contamination of soils and water. No equipment repair will be allowed on the site.

It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that any disturbance or damage done during the course of this project to the existing utilities, landscape, building or government materials, shall be repaired or restored to its original condition by the contractor at contractor’s expense prior to completion of the job.

Work and Weather Limitations Regular work hours are between 7AM to 4PM Monday through Friday. Unless otherwise requested and approved in advance, no work shall take place after hours, on holidays or weekends. Requests must be made 48 hours in advance.

The Contractor shall be responsible for storage of all materials and equipment; the Park must approve contractor’s use of any space on the site in advance.

While not expected, it is possible that buried archeological features or deposits may be located in the vicinity of the project. Work must be stopped immediately if there is discovery of any such articles, and the Contracting Officer’s Representative must be notified at once. A government Archeologist/Historian may monitor ground disturbing work and has the authority to stop the work if any potential archeological resources are unearthed.

Proceed with project only when existing and forecasted weather conditions will permit work to be performed according to manufacturers' recommendations and warranty requirements. Ensure temperatures are over the minimum installation temperatures recommended by material manufacturers.

Security and Safety The Contractor shall have unescorted access to the project location. The contractor shall coordinate with the COR for access to all locations.

The COR or the COR’s alternate will not be required to be at the site location during all working hours.

Regulations

1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

2. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

3. South Carolina General Laws and Department of Environmental Protection regulations and statutes

Materials The contractor shall furnish, supply, and install all necessary materials to successfully complete the project requirements. Unless explicitly indicated, new materials shall match those being replaced.

Installation The contractor will install or apply all products and material in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.

Workmanship The Contractor is responsible for appropriate quality control and workmanship shall be the best of their respective kinds and in full accordance with applicable codes.

Make sure all work is flush, square, level and has proper reveals per manufacturer’s specs. If not sure ask COR before starting.

When a manufacturer or a standard uses subjective words, e.g., “should, could, may”, etc., these words shall mean “shall, will, required”, etc. When the word “recommended” is used, it shall mean “required”. If there is a conflict between general and specific provisions, the specific shall govern.

Upon Notice to Proceed, Contractor shall make steady and uninterrupted progress toward the completion of the work of this contract.

Demolition Before beginning any demolition or deconstruction work, inspect and examine the site to determine the extent of the work. Take necessary precautions to avoid damage to existing items, including trees, to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain property of Government.

Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations.

Comply with requirements of agency(ies) with jurisdiction.

Unless otherwise indicated, disposal of removed materials shall be the Contractor's responsibility. All debris and removed material is the property of the contractor and shall be recycled or legally disposed of in a manner that is consistent with local and state regulations.

Storage of Equipment and Materials Contractor shall be responsible for storage of all materials and equipment; the Park COR and / or Project Inspector must approve contractor’s use of any space on the site in advance.

Upon completion of the work of this contract, the storage area shall be left broom clean by contractor.

Clean-Up After completion of the work, construction debris, excess material and equipment shall be removed from the site and legally disposed. Contractor to use a magnet of sufficient strength to ensure no metal is left behind. Upon completion of the work of this contract, work areas shall be left broom clean by contractor.

Period of Performance Preconstruction meeting – Will be held within one week of contract award.

Notice to Proceed – Will be provided to Contractor after preconstruction meeting and upon receipt of all required documents.

Material Submittals – Due within 48 hours (or 2 business days) of Notice to Proceed Proposed completed work with all documentation submittals – 15 days after date on the Notice to Proceed.

Map of Project Location

Site Location 100 National Park Rd. Hopkins, SC 29061

Building Locations by Line Item number inside the park